Description
Set-Up
1. Set-up the device according to the manufacturer‘s instructions (dry).
2. Mount CytoSorb® vertically into holder.
3. Start blood pump and deaerate arterial tubing system (Inbound line to adsorber must be refilled and air-free).
4. Stop blood pump and clamp arterial tubing system at by using scissor clamp.
5. Only remove the port plug on the CytoSorb® inlet (bottom).
6. Connect CytoSorb® bubble-free with arterial tubing system. Observe flow direction!
Caution: Never remove both caps at the same time
7. Now remove the blood outlet port plug (top) and connect CytoSorb® with venous tubing system.
8. Remove scissor clamp from arterial tubing system.
9. Start blood pump (approx. 100 mL/min) and rinse system with 2 liters of saline solution.
10. Remove CytoSorb® from the holder and deaerate it by tapping.
11. Start patient treatment as prescribed.
